Which other Bible verses emphasize God as a source of strength and guidance? God is my strong fortress and He makes my way clear. Foundation verse • David’s declaration sets the tone: God supplies both power (“strong fortress”) and direction (“makes my way clear”). Every passage below echoes one—or both—of these two gifts. Strength that never fails • Exodus 15:2 – “The LORD is my strength and my song, and He has become my salvation.” • Deuteronomy 31:6 – “Be strong and courageous; do not be afraid or terrified of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; He will never leave you nor forsake you.” • Psalm 18:32 – “It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way clear.” • Psalm 28:7 – “The LORD is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him, and I am helped.” • Psalm 46:1 – “God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in times of trouble.” • Isaiah 40:29-31 – “He gives power to the faint…those who wait upon the LORD will renew their strength; they will soar on wings like eagles.” • Habakkuk 3:19 – “The LORD GOD is my strength; He makes my feet like those of a deer, He makes me walk upon the heights.” • 2 Corinthians 12:9-10 – “My grace is sufficient for you, for My power is perfected in weakness…when I am weak, then I am strong.” • Ephesians 6:10 – “Finally, be strong in the Lord and in His mighty power.” • Philippians 4:13 – “I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Guidance for every step • Psalm 23:3 – “He restores my soul; He guides me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” • Psalm 31:3-4 – “For You are my rock and my fortress; lead me and guide me.” • Psalm 37:23-24 – “The steps of a man are ordered by the LORD…though he falls, he will not be overwhelmed.” • Proverbs 3:5-6 – “Trust in the LORD with all your heart…He will make your paths straight.” • Isaiah 58:11 – “The LORD will always guide you; He will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land.” • Jeremiah 17:7-8 – “Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD…he will not fear when heat comes.” • John 16:13 – “When the Spirit of truth comes, He will guide you into all truth.” • James 1:5 – “If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously to all without reproach.” How these passages connect • Fortress & Refuge – 2 Samuel 22:33, Psalm 46:1, Psalm 31:3 share the same picture: God surrounds and shields. • Strength in Weakness – Isaiah 40 and 2 Corinthians 12 both stress renewed power exactly where human ability ends. • Ordered Steps – Proverbs 3 and Psalm 37 mirror “He makes my way clear,” underscoring God’s personal involvement in daily choices. • Ongoing Presence – Deuteronomy 31 and John 16 assure that His strength and guidance are not one-time gifts but a continual walk with Him. Putting it all together 1. Anchor your confidence in God’s unchanging strength (Exodus 15:2; Psalm 28:7). 2. Invite His direction in every decision (Proverbs 3:5-6). 3. Rest in the promise that weakness is the doorway to His power (2 Corinthians 12:9-10). 4. Keep moving forward, certain that the One who clears the way also walks it with you (Deuteronomy 31:6; Isaiah 58:11). |
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